Dr. Benjamin Miller, M.D.
Dr. Benjamin Miller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Miller has completed 21 knee replacements (#122 in Tennessee), 21 shoulder replacements, and 14 hip replacements, totaling 56 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Tennessee, Dr. Miller performs below average in knee (21 vs 45 avg), below average in shoulder (21 vs 33 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Miller performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (21 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (21) and hip replacements (14).
Chattanooga is home to 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Chattanooga area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Miller extend back to 2013, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 56 in the most recent data, a 409% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Miller's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Miller Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Contact & Location
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Miller's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 409% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 56 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Miller
How does Dr. Miller's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Miller has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Tennessee average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Miller ranks #88 out of 214 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Miller perform?
Dr. Miller performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (21 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Miller in Chattanooga?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Chattanooga in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Tennessee surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Miller represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Miller's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Miller's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Miller's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 56 in the most recent data, a 409% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 63 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Miller perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Miller's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Miller among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Miller affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Miller is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.
How does Dr. Miller compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Chattanooga?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Chattanooga, Dr. Miller ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Chattanooga has 345 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Miller practices?
Parkridge Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Healthcare System, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dr. Miller's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Chattanooga average of 165. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Chattanooga.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Ballard | 345 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Nash | 207 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Higgins | 173 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Rogers | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Freeman | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kristopher Sanders | 115 | Hip, Knee |
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